As your Mayor, I will continue to focus on our quality of life, our local businesses & local planning decisions. [emailprotected], www.franklinformayor.com. See our Guide to Board of Education Meetings for more information. That said, the broader economics of cost of living and inflation fall outside of municipal reach. I believe in Local Control and instead of creating more high density affordable housing, we instead require a quarter of all developments integrate affordable housing into any new developments. Before the latest ruling, in a letter to the Oceanside board of trustees, superintendent and district staff on March 29, the Oceanside chapter of that group also cited concern with school funding and wrote: "Many OUSD parents are quite frankly disgusted by your dismissive actions taken this school year. She also joins the pro-choice agenda of many in the Republican Party. Our first responders need to be fully supported, especially our firefighters. Four Island. CLICK OR TAP HERE TO SEE YOUR DISTRICT'S BUDGET Share this story Quita Highsmith is a C-Suite leader and Board Director. In her capacity as a PTA executive, Ms. Lisi has participated in creating budgets for PTA units and committees. Incumbent Richard Shea has the endorsement of the Democrats and Emily Wichmann is endorsed by the Republicans. In District 4, former planning chairman Bruce Ehlers, Pamela Redela, Stacie Davis and Dan Vaughn vie for the open seat. The city anticipates that $800,000 to $1,400,000 annually could be generated. Carlsbad has historically done a wonderful job in this area, and as a result, will require less energy, budget allocation, and staff time of the city offices. Two seats are set to expire on the Oceanside Unified. Ten candidates are vying for three seats on the City Council, including the mayor, while six are running for three seats on the Board of Trustees for the Carlsbad Unified School District. The 5th Cycle Housing Element was a disaster. I did think of a great idea that I think many will use. Decisions about what to allow or incentivize (or not) belongs to local voters or their representatives. He serves on the Boards Policy Committee, Safety Committee, Nutrition Committee, Building Committee, Audit Committee and Technology Committee. Councilmember Eric Joyce | Oceanside, CA However, at this time our focus needs to be infrastructure, housing, homelessness, and safety in our communities. Martinez has proposed increasing onsite medical and mental health professionals, while Hemmerling has proposed immediate behavioral health assessments for all inmates and increased support for jail deputies. Due to geographical constraints: 40% of land in Carlsbad is preserved for open space and we are surrounded by the coast and the interstate. We must work together and creatively as a council to put the most energy efficient, accessible housing plan into action while preserving community character. I prefer live debates over a sign war. Public school students 19,527 Charter school students 2,565 Percent charter 11.6%. My lowest priority issues are still of high importance, but social services and cost of living/inflation are areas of concern that cities the size of San Marcos have little control, except for housing. Crime is also on the rise. www.curtinforcarlsbad.com; Email: [emailprotected]. Oceanside schools switching to district elections - Sun Sentinel Oceanside schools switching to district elections, following a trend for cities and school districts in the county. Im proud of Vistas record of accomplishment on each of these issues. In the race for District 1, incumbent Councilmember Consuelo Martinez has raised $11,581.88, with the majority coming from donations and $50 from a non-monetary contribution. Candidates Endorsed by Oceanside Teachers Association for the November 2023 election, Raquel Alvarez Campaign Statement Fall 2022.pdf, CLick here for School BOard candidates endorsed by Teachers. The mayoral race between current Councilman, is citywide, while districts 1 and 3 feature races in the north and southern parts of the city. Mr. Transom and his wife, Betsy, havethree sons who all graduated from Oceanside High School. General election date: November 8, 2016. Vista needs discretionary authority to ensure we are building the right mix of housing in the right places. Robert M. Transom has been a Board Trustee since 1997 and served as Board President for three terms during his tenure on the Board. The forced shutdowns hurt minority owned and small businesses the worst. The trains are nearly empty, busses seem to be ok with the current routes. Which of these statements about local land use constraints on redevelopment or new development (zoning, discretionary review, fee structures) do you most agree with? , which gives the city the authority to spend up to $24 million to renovate the Monroe Street Pool. For the priorities, candidates were asked to disperse topic rankings evenly into four categories: l. We grant these issues all have merit and arent always mutually exclusive. Woods has the Republican Partys endorsement. She is a former board member of the elementary school district in Encinitas and is endorsed by the Democratic Party. , who currently sits on the CUSD Board of Trustees. The city will soon trigger housing law requirements to find more parcels to up zone. She is endorsed by the Democratic Party. I have the endorsement of the Oceanside Teachers Association, North County Labor Alliance, and OUSD Trustees Stacy Begin, and Eric Joyce. Powered by Creative Circle Media Solutions. , who was appointed to and served on the city council from 2019-2020. . }; window.fbAsyncInit = function () { Id like our council to focus on the concerns of residents, look at issues with practicality, and conduct open civil debate. For your highest priority issue above, sum up what you propose to do about it. At this rate theyll have to build thousands of units to meet our 300 affordable requirements by the state. Theboard agenda is available on-line three days prior to the next regularly scheduled meeting. was elected to the Vallecitos Water District Board of Directors in 2020. For 20 years I have worked to improve the quality of life for San Marcos residents, from building schools, to protecting our open spaces, to supporting local businesses. Every decade when the Census is released, the Board must review the new Census data on the current Trustee Area map to ensure population balance across each area. Also on the ballot is Measure J, which gives the city the authority to spend up to $24 million to renovate the Monroe Street Pool. Her campaign web page is here. Transparency, Social Services and Fiscal Mgmt is a given, it should already be happening. I have devoted myself to a lifetime of service, through the military and the community. She has been on the board since 2014 and is endorsed by the Democratic Party. Shea worked as a special assistant to the county superintendent and was originally appointed to a vacant seat in 2015. Dec 20 2022. Its just common sense. I will bring the same proven leadership skills to City Council and the same kinds of results for District 4 that I have demonstrated to the communities I serves today: OTC, Encinitas RRD, and St. Andrews. And finally, if elected, I will maintain my commitment to provide music, art, sports, and vocational training opportunities so that well-rounded young adults graduate from our schools, college and career ready, and are prepared to take on the challenges of the world, Blessing said. In District 1, incumbent Councilmember Corinna Contreras is running unopposed for her seat. A shuttle from the El Camino area to Moonlight during the summer. Oceanside International Film Festival wraps its 12th year Council initiated an update to the evacuation plan soon after its approval, further proving the plans inadequacy. By working together we can tackle the important issues and serve the best interests of all the residents. If theres a large amount of push back by residents on a hot topic it should be looked at closer before voting on it. Oceanside school board votes to hold district elections Affordability of living is why I have strongly opposed SANDAGs proposed per mile tax and new sales taxes. The Democrats endorse Muoz and the Republicans endorse Attiq. School board seats are supposedly non-partisan contests; however the Republican and Democratic parties have made recommendations in many of the matches. 02/03/2023. Starting with the 2022-23 budget I would have froze all new hiring and audit all department on positions that are critical for maintaining the city. Prior to this election, he served on Oceanside Unified School District's Board where he led on initiatives to rebuild underfunded schools, update books and curriculum, and implement an innovative "community school model" in our most impacted schools. We need more units per building. Board of education trustees must be residents of the Oceanside School District. What might work in SF or LA is not appropriate here. Mr. Blau has been active in the Oceanside community for many years. She is both a former student and a 26 year teacher in CVESD. He said he is running in response to fiscal crises in the district, and said the district has approved raises at the expense of students. Registered nurse McCarthy has a doctorate in nursing and teaches at USD. Four candidates are vying for seats on the Oceanside Board of Education in the Tuesday, May 17 elections. He immediately got endorsed by the Republican Party. Very bad decision. Geigert has yet to make a public appearance in the race, and Manzano is a longtime D1 resident who attended the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce candidates forum on Sept. 26. Programs such as Sixth Grade Conference Day, held at Hofstra University,the inter-generational holiday chorus,the intergenerational forum, anda career exploration lecture series,developed at School #2, continue decades after they were first launched. Rena Marrocco is endorsed by the Democratic Party. All board meetings feature an opportunity for public communication to the board. State recognizes Camp Pendleton schools with Purple Stars A cleaner safer city is my top priority. I believe the two main jobs of an elected official are to ensure the residents are kept safe and to prudently manage their money, which is why I ranked them equally as the highest priorities. When Oceansiders unite, we all thrive. Bob Weller is facing Mickey E. Jackson for the vacated seat in Area 1. Do you support the California State Legislatures attempts to make it easier for cities to build high-density units without affordability requirements or local review? Im running for district 4 because I want to bring values of hard work and a respect for human dignity to the work of city council to address homelessness, housing affordability, and climate change. Board of Education / Elections - Oceanside Unified School District Residents of Encinitas will also have the opportunity to vote on Measure L, which would fund city departmental and general services with a cannabis and hemp tax. Patient advocate since 1996. Public transit is important but there are so many other competing priorities. For the priorities, candidates were asked to disperse topic rankings evenly into four categories: lowest relative priority, below average, above average and highest relative priority. I have been committed to the community while enjoying the lifestyle of Carlsbad, surfing, pickleball. The other candidate for Area 1 is Rimga Viskanta. Affordable housing is a critical need, Carlsbad has the land and opportunity to address it. Election 2020: North County's School Board Candidates . State housing laws are not likely to change in the near future, Carlsbad can address the problems of housing and still protect our neighborhoods. If you dont use it, the Bb footer will slide up. The bedrock of American Democracy is the school board. Voting Information - Oceanside Union Free School District js = d.createElement( s ); Needs before aesthetics. This November 8th, half of the school board positions in San Diego County will be on the ballot. Id like to tighten the local governments control a little bit. I strongly believe in local control. It has given me the ability to make informed decisions and making sure that the priorities of the district are those that will make communication and engagement of our families and staff truly a success. an Oceanside School District for at least 30 days prior to election Registration: Voter registration shall take place year-round between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays in the District Clerk's office at 145 Merle Avenue, except during the five days prior to any school district election. One example was on August 24, 2022, An ordinance amending Chapter 37 Article V to authorize the Water Utilities Director to declare Drought Levels 2 through Level 4. autoLogAppEvents : true, Keeping our town the jewel in the tiara is my main focus; we cannot exploit it; this is why people move here & visit. TRANSIT: Encinitas is autocentric, so NCTD (transit agency) invests its money elsewhere. There are many issues that need to be addressed and I hope to get the residents voices heard about their neighborhoods, I believe our city and the residents should determine what works in their community and what the infrastructure can accommodate. Born and raised in San Diego County. Eric Joyce was elected to represent Oceanside's District 1 on November 8, 2022. Vista consistently meets its Regional Housing Needs Assessment, even before SB9. Delia Dominguez Cervantes lists herself as an education non-profit director. The district is also dealing with aging infrastructure that poses health and safety risks for staff and students. The Voice of San Diego stated, [His] history of involvement, his progressive politics and his support of, and membership in local unions led to a cascade of endorsements from Democratic officials and many of San Diegos most robust unions, like the San Diego Education Association, which represents SDUSDs teachers., Public school students 36,557 Charter school students 1,469 Percent charter 3.9%. OCEANSIDE Voters will decide on two school board seats as well as a $160 million bond measure for the school district by November. Budget: Passed (477 Yes, 158 No) $138,440,248-0.59% tax rate decrease; Board of Education seats (3-year terms) Ms. Lisi grew up in Oceanside and attended Oceanside Schools, beginning at School #3 and graduating from Oceanside High School. Former Assistant City Manager prior to retiring in 2020. I strongly disagreed with VUSD School Board de-funding/eliminating the School Resource Officers who protect our kids. These high housing costs are causing young people to leave the region, which is bad for families and for businesses (who cant find employees). Those who work in Carlsbad should have the opportunity to live here, including police, firefighters and other critical workers. Jones has raised $78,348.56 for her campaign, while Walton has raised $45,548.46. Maddison has lived in the district for almost 20 years, and moved to the district because of its schools. Vigil is the former youth pastor at Eastlake Church and is presently director the San Diego branch of the charity Big Table. Alberta's education budget features new schools and replacements, first Woods opponents Gabriel Lawson and Jo Hart Lloyd are both Community College educators. Land use is foremost a community-wide political matter. Joyce leads, Jensen lags in early results for Oceanside City Council seats. If there was lines to get on the train I would think differently. Incumbents Terry Gaasterland and Dwight Worden are running for re-election against challenger Stephen Quirk, a local technology entrepreneur and identical twin brother to sitting Councilmember Dan Quirk. Finally, I will continue to work to hire more deputies for our growing city. I will work with the other City Council members and the mayor to create a permanent Homeless Advisor Commission, which would create a Continuum of Care Program to promote communitywide commitment to the goal of ending homelessness. Check out The Coast News previews of state and federal races and statewide ballot propositions impacting North County. Most LI school districts pass budgets; cap overrides fail in DeeDee Trejo-Rowlett, Carlsbad, District 1, Born & raised in Carlsbad, 3rd generation co-managing family business, Lolas, the oldest & longest run business in Carlsbad. This led me to my platform; politics second, COMMUNITY FIRST. Unlike other candidates, I am not accepting any donations. According to media reports, 1 million county residents have a new district. We need attainable housing, but not without environmental, traffic, and resource-use considerations, and not without thorough community input and collaboration on development plans. Cal Fire, Oceanside and Escondido Firefighters support me. I support our California State legislative representatives efforts to streamline the construction of climate-friendly housing options that are connected with affordable housing units. San Dieguito Union High School, now San Dieguito High School Academy was the flagship school of the district, in which the first classes . Since 1999, the Green has served as a gathering place for Oceansiders to enjoy school and civic activities. Dante Garcia Pamintuan is a real estate agent who has been described as a MAGA Republican. Neither Turgeon nor McGee has turned in any campaign contributions. I disagree with the county of San Diego trying to shut down small businesses while allowing giant corporations to remain open during the never-ending state of emergency. Public transit does not show up as a priority by Carlsbad residents. Recent State planning laws permit up to 8 units on most of our single-family lots, inadequate parking, increased height waivers and minimal setbacks. I support Local Control. Behind the Fight to Reopen San Marcos and Oceanside Schools Or do you support local control, allowing municipal governments to override state housing laws? In 2020, Mike Allman defeated her by 326 votes for a seat on the board. There should be a balance. I support the Our Neighborhood Voices Initiative to restore local control. The candidates running for mayor are Michael Myekah Blobe, Councilmember Tony Kranz, Cindy Cremona and Jeff Morris. In July 2019, the Fiscal Crisis & Management Assistance Team, which analyzes finances for school districts throughout the state, released a report concluding that Oceanside Unified is at moderate risk of insolvency after years of deficit spending, bitter labor negotiations and declining enrollment. Your issues are my issues. Neither is known to have an experience in education. FB.init( { Weve built one moderate rate housing development in the last few years and around 30% of what we need for below moderate rate income families. var penciCommentCallback = function ( response ) { Board of education trustees must be residents of the Oceanside School District. Once that is done we will see a safer town. She is now a proud grandmother of four. We grant these issues all have merit and arent always mutually exclusive. Donald Maresca has been a Board of Education trustee since first being elected in 2002, shortly after he retired from his 33-year career as an Oceanside School District educator. The OUSD Board of Education is comprised of five members elected to four-year terms by the voters of Oceanside. District 5 also covers Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, Vista, San Marcos, Valley Center, Fallbrook and east to Borrego Springs. Improve infrastructure and quality of life. He has more than 30 years experience as an educator and administrator. At this time of intense partisan polarization, our City needs leaders who prioritize citizens shared interests over party loyalty. As your Councilman, I have consistently worked to improve public safety and to meaningfully address the epidemic of homelessness affecting our city and state. appId : '348280475330978', (619) 531-5700. Home mortgage strategist Bob Weller has the endorsement of all five sitting board members. Supervisor Jim Desmond, Board of Supervisors, District 5. I am running to balance out the city council. Skip To Main Content. Oceanside Board of Education candidates speak ahead of election Parents are paying up on school meals again. There should be a balance. RESULTS: Long Island School Vote 2022 - News 12 Networks We need to listen to our residents and listen to those best educated in these issues. She seems to be engaged in at least one local civic organization but not much is known about her background for the position. Most remain committed to private vehicles, EV or ICE. A yes vote favors the measure and needs a simple majority to pass. There are sufficient resources for both. City of Oceanside, California - Current Elections I am passionate about addressing homelessness with compassion and accountability. Click a district name for more information, including school board election results. Trustee Arturo Solis is the incumbent running unopposed. Lawrence Union Free School District: Proposition 1: 2021-2022 School Budget $102,490,053.00 --- YES - 1,097 NO - 308 Proposition 2: 2021 - 2022 Library Budget $3,111,750.00 --- YES - 1,153 NO - 246 Proposition 3: 2021 Building Capital Reserve Fund Creation & Expenditure Authorization --- YES - 919 NO - 411 My wife and I have three children and four grandchildren. All with my opponents vote of approval, he said. But ultimately, in a world of constraints, every issue cant have high priority relative to the rest. Incumbent Leslie Bunker faces three challengers for Seat 3. The amount of money flowing into Hazans campaign is concerning. We commute over 30 miles per day on average to work and cannot afford over $2000 per year in new taxes per car. Election Night Results Im a 37-yr Cardiff resident, I love my city, Im well informed, and long involved in local affairs. Solana Beach voters living in districts 2 and 4 will elect their first-ever area representatives to the City Council this November, and all voters will have their say on a new local tax measure. She has a masters degree in English from San Francisco State University and a bachelors in comparative literature from UC Berkley. Audit all the citys incoming revenue, and outgoing spending to find where there are shortcomings or ineffective programs. I am a special education teacher, elected School Board Member, father of two energetic children, and community advocate. Serving food outside which even the State Health Director said was safe. Mr. Kaplan's focus is on expanding curriculum opportunities for students within budgetary restrictions, maintaining safety and security, bringing more attention and support to mental health issues, and ensuring that students are college and career ready when they graduate from Oceanside High School. Voters in Del Mar elect council members via an at-large system with no district areas. Public trust in our local government is the prerequisite for all other endeavors. In D1, Bona decided to run after winning an anti-SLAPP (strategic lawsuit against public participation) against former Councilwoman Cori Schumacher last year. The superintendent is responsible for informing and advising the board on all matters. Despite the historically low voter turnout, we organized our neighbors, activated District 1 voters, and I was elected, as a first-time candidate, to represent the newly created District 1. 2022 San Diego County midterm election: Live results Public school students 22,188 Charter school students 6,690 Percent charter 23.2%. The third candidate Jason Bennett lists himself as a restaurateur and father. }; For your highest priority issue above, sum up what you propose to do about it. Polls opened Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. as Oceanside School District residents voted on the $167.9 million budget proposal for 2022-23. Together with his wife, Sandie, he has raised two children and is a proud grandfather of four grandchildren, all of whom have attended Oceanside Schools. Posted on February 28, 2023 by Editor. Jeanie Tyler is challenging Robert Shield the incumbent in Area 4. Hi Im Jeff Morris and Im running for Encinitas Mayor. On 2/12/29, I brought a city council resolution to oppose future offshore drilling. Telles is endorsed by the Republican Party. In Area 4, Raquel (Rockie) Alvarez, the incumbent, works at Amador repair services and has been engaged in education studies at Grand Canyon University since 2019. Trejo-Rowlett is a Carlsbad native who resides in the Barrio and runs Lolas Deli, while Ward is an attorney with a San Diego firm and the Democratic endorsed candidate. Teacher Nancy Jennings has been endorsed by the Democratic Party for this seat.